LEProtect: Development of a novel Leading Edge Protection system for offshore wind turbine blades
Ongoing
Testing wind turbine technology and protection
Project Insights
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€548,843
Total Project Costs -
2 yr
Project Duration -
2023
Year Funded
Project Description
The LEProtect project aims to develop and demonstrate a novel leading edge protection system for wind turbine blades, which prevents leading edge erosion for the design life of the blade, eliminating the need for repair in the harsh, unpredictable offshore environment.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €548,843
Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Year Funded: 2023
Lead Organisation: ÉireComposites Teo
Partner Organisation(s): University of Galway
Collaborators: IEA Wind Task 46
